Muskegon County Calendar of Events | Arts & Culture

07/16/2012 - 07/19/12 Comic Book Creations
Come to the Nuveen Community Center for the Arts for 'Comic Book Creations' with Jennifer Barlow-Gallagher. Learn about Japanese manga-style illustration and create your own comics using the real tools and techniques of a professional manga artist. Happening 11:00am-12:00pm, Monday through Thursday, July 16-19. The fee is $10. Ages 5-12+. Nuveen is located at 8695 Ferry St. in Montague. Visit www.artscouncilofwhitelake.org/nuveen for more information.

07/16/2012 - Lake Michigan Sunset Paddling
Have you tried Stand Up Paddleboarding and loved it? Would you like to take Stand Up Paddling to the next level? Muskegon State Park's Stand Up Paddleboarding 202 is the perfect opportunity for you! Join Janina from The Paddles Up as she covers the fundamentals of paddling on Lake Michigan beginning at 8:45 pm. Enjoy a truly unique experience as you paddle into the sunset. The course costs $20, payment will be collected the day of the event. Space is limited to 12 participants, so call the park at 231.744.3480 to reserve your space in advance.

07/17/2012 - Book Signing
Come to the Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tuesday, July 17 at 6:30pm to enjoy a talk and book signing by M.Christine Byron and Thomas R. Wilson about their book 'Vintage Views Along the West Michigan Pike'. This event is free and open to the public. The Convention & Visitors Bureau is located at 610 W. Western Ave. in Downtown Muskegon. Call 231-724-3100 for more information.

07/17/2012 - Zeemo the Yo-Yo Man
Zeemo's one man circus will include a fast moving blend of juggling, comedy, balancing stunts, as well as award winning yo-yo tricks. It is entertaining for children ages 3-103 and will start at 2pm. Happening at the Hackley Public Library, located at 316 W Webster Ave. in downtown Muskegon. Call 231-722-7276 for more information or visit the website at www.hackley.org

07/17/2012 - Montague Bandshell Summer Concert Series
Enjoy free concerts every Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm at Montague Band Shell 8500 Ramp Rd., Montague. Music on the shores of beautiful White Lake featuring jazz, folk, country, classical, swing, and international musicians. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Concessions are available. Rain site: Montague High School Auditorium-Center for the Arts at 4900 Stanton Blvd., Montague. For more information, visit www.whitelake.org

07/17/2012 - Summer WINDS Concerts
Summer WINDS Concerts "Movie Night!" Tuesday, July 17, 7:00 pm on the USS LST 393 Veterans Museum. Admission is $5.00. The LST 393 is located at 560 Mart Street in downtown Muskegon. For more information, visit www.lst393.com

07/18/2012 - 07/20/12 MMAsterpieces: Museum Favorites, Salon Style
This selection of favorite works of art from the Museum's first 100 years has defined the institution since its opening to the public on June 21, 1912. The art is displayed in Paris Salon fashion, two and three rows high. For more information, visit www.muskegonartmuseum.com

07/19/2012 - Thursdays are FREE at the Muskegon Museum of Art
Drop in for a free tour of the Muskegon Museum of Art every Thursday. If you prefer a guided tour, docents will lead you through the Museum's new Centennial Collection every Thursday between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. No reservations needed! Call the museum for more information at 231-720-2574 or visit them online at www.muskegonartmuseum.com Located at 296 W. Webster Ave. in downtown Muskegon.

07/19/2012 - Bedtime Stories with the Humes
Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to hear stories read aloud in the library of the Hume family home. This is a free, fun, inter-active event, perfect for children 4 to 6 years old. Cookies and milk are included, too! Space is limited, so please call to register at 231-722-0278. www.lakeshoremuseum.org

07/19/2012 - Bike Time Kick Start Concert
Muskegon Bike Time will have a FREE bonus concert featuring Rare Earth on Thursday July 19! The band including original member Gil Bridges will take the stage located at the Bust` Hawg entertainment tent located across from the L. C. Walker Arena beginning at 9:00 pm. There will be an opening band at 7:00 pm to get the night started!

07/19/2012 - Central Michigan University Summer Theatre: I Hate Hamlet
The Historic Howmet Playhouse Summer fine arts festival is a great way to spend the evening in beautiful Whitehall. The talented students of CMU`s summer theatre touring company will return to the Playhouse stage with a comedy that will knock your socks off!The performance begins at 7:30 pm. Single tickets $18 Student $14. Tickets can be purchased at
www.howmetplayhouse.org. Their location in beautiful Whitehall is 304 S. Mears 231-894-4048

07/20/2012 - 07/22/12 Muskegon Bike Time
Muskegon Bike Time is America's fastest growing motorcycle event, full of fun, food, music, and motorcycles. Each year Western Avenue, in downtown Muskegon, is converted into a 10-block long "Steel Horse Alley" where bikers can show off their rides. Don't miss all of the fun, including musical entertainment by national artists, & blessing of the bikes! Find out more at www.muskegonbiketime.com

07/20/2012 - Art and Craft Fair
This Art and Craft Fair will be held during the Muskegon`s Bike Time Festival in Hackley Park in downtown Muskegon next to Hackley Library. For more information, call 231 744-4011

07/20/2012 - Extra Innings Wood Bat Invitational
Don't miss the Extra Innings Wood Bat Invitational! This is a 3 GG format game played on area baseball fields in the Greater Muskegon Area with the Championship game being played at Historic Marsh field (Est. 1916) For more information contact Jim Grevel 231-683-6075. Marsh Field is part of the Lakeshore Baseball Club!

07/20/2012 - Croquet on the Commons
Come to the Hackley & Hume Historic site for 'Croquet on the Commons' every Friday from noon until 4:00pm through September 21, 2012. They provide the equipment, you provide the fun. Form a team to compete in the 1st Annual Championship Croquet on the Commons Tournament, happening Saturday, September 22. The Hackley & Hume Historic Site is located at 430 W. Clay Ave. in downtown Muskegon. Call 231-722-7578 or visit
www.lakeshoremuseum.org for more information.

07/20/2012 - Bedtime Stories with the Humes
Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal to hear stories read aloud in the library of the Hume family home. This is a free, fun, inter-active event, perfect for children 4 to 6 years old. Cookies and milk are included, too! Space is limited, so please call to register at 231-722-0278. www.lakeshoremuseum.org

07/20/2012 - Central Michigan University Summer Theatre: See Rock City
The Historic Howmet Playhouse Summer fine arts festival is a great way to spend the evening in beautiful Whitehall. The talented students of CMU`s summer theatre touring company will return to the Playhouse stage with See Rock City! The performance stands alone as a very funny, touching and universal portrayal of a young couple very much in love. It begins at 7:30 pm. Single tickets $18 Student $14. Tickets can be purchased at www.howmetplayhouse.org. Their location in beautiful Whitehall is 304 S. Mears 231-894-4048

07/21/2012 - Canine Adoption Day at Dog Star Ranch
Through the summer months, Dog Star Ranch is hosting the Muskegon Humane Society and Pound Buddies Rescue canine adoption days! Come out and meet with lots of adoptable dogs and take them for a run in the park! These are the third Saturday of each month through September. Call 231-766-0444 for more information or visit www.dogstarranch.com Dog Star Ranch is located at 4200 Whitehall Rd.

07/21/2012 - Making Art with Ronace Hogan
Muskegon High School art teacher, Ronace Hogan will stop by to work on an art project with children in the Hackley Library at 2:00pm. Call 231-722-7276 or visit www.hackleylibrary.org for more information.

07/21/2012 - Central Michigan University Summer Theatre: Completely Hollywood
The Historic Howmet Playhouse Summer fine arts festival is a great way to spend the evening in beautiful Whitehall. The talented students of CMU`s summer theatre touring company will return to the Playhouse stage with Completely Hollywood! The performance will be one night of theater where laughs are guaranteed! It begins at 7:30 pm. Single tickets $18 Student $14. Tickets can be purchased at www.howmetplayhouse.org. Their location in beautiful Whitehall is 304 S. Mears 231-894-4048

07/23/2012 - Culinary Institute offering classes to the public!
The Culinary Institute of Michigan will offer cooking classes to the general public this summer. July 23, it's Duck Two Ways. Learn how to pan-sear a duck and make duck confit. The cost is $95. Happening at the institute, located at 336 W. Clay in Downtown Muskegon. Space is limited to eight to 12 students, depending on the class. Payment is only accepted by credit card. To register, visit www.culinaryinstitutemi.com/programs/classes or call 231-777 6644.

Ongoing Events

Historic Sites Open for the 2012 Season
Enjoy a tour of the Lakeshore Museum Center Historic Sites: Scolnik House of the Depression Era, Fire Barn Museum and the Hackley & Hume Historic Site. The three sites are open from Noon to 4 pm on Wednesdays through Sunday until October 28. Enjoy a new exhibit "Sawdust and Symphonies" at the City Barn (Hackley & Hume Site) which explores early entertainment in Muskegon from the late 1800s through the 1930s.
Muskegon Farmers Market

The Muskegon Farmer's Market, owned and operated by the City of Muskegon, is dedicated to showcasing the best in locally-grown foods, flowers, nursery stock, handicrafts and baked goods. The Market also hosts a giant Flea Market on Wednesdays through October where everything imaginable is sold. For more information call 231-722-3251

New Art for the New Century
The Muskegon Museum of Art Foundation Board of Trustees unveiled a significant new collection of art that has been assembled in honor of the MMA's 100th anniversary. This collection has been assembled through the leadership of the MMA Collections Committee and with the support of countless donors of art and of resources. This collection will include about 100 new works of art. These works, in all media and ranging in date from the 17th century to the present are now on display for public viewing.

84th Regional Exhibition
The Muskegon Museum of Art continues to celebrate the work of Michigan artists with this large, juried selection of paintings, glass, sculpture, prints, fiber art and much, much, more. The MMA show, which fills two galleries throughout the summer, is the state's longest established regional art exhibition. Call 231-720-2585 for more information or visit
www.muskegonartmuseum.org

Montague Farmers Market
The Montague Farmers' Market is located on the southeast corner of Church Street and Water Street, one block south of the stoplight. The Market's open Wednesday and Saturday, from mid-June through the last Saturday in October. The Farmers' Market, overseen by the Downtown Development Authority, permits local vendors to sell fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers and plants. For more information call 231-893-1155

Milwaukee Clipper Tours
Tour the SS Milwaukee Clipper Museum Ship on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 5pm Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Adults $7, children 6-16 are $5 (younger are free). Bring your camera to see this 107 year old historical maritime museum ship, a U.S. National Landmark, that is full of Great Lakes artifacts and special Muskegon antique boats. Find out what a "soda bowl" is and don't forget to stop in the ship store. The ship is docked at 2098 Lakeshore Drive in Muskegon. Call 231-780-4055 for more information.
Welcome aboard!!

Contact: TJ Parker at cherrywood_51@frontier.com or 231-780-4055.

Great Lakes Model Ships Exhibit
The Milwaukee Clipper has a new exhibit of model ships, loaned to the ferry-turned-museum through Labor Day. They are exact models of some of the Great Lakes' more famous ships such as the Eastland, the S.S. Badger and many others. The Clipper and these wonderful ship models are available for viewing from 1:00pm-5:00pm Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call 231-730-1477 or visit www.milwaukeeclipper.com